I get sent a lot of scripts which feature him as a kind of all-purpose Victorian literary character and really understand little, if anything, about him, his life or his books.
Meaning of the quote
People often write stories about a famous Victorian writer, but they don't really understand much about him, his life, or the books he wrote. The actor Simon Callow says he gets a lot of scripts that use this famous writer as a character, but the writers don't really know much about him.
About Simon Callow
Simon Callow is an acclaimed English actor known for his character roles on stage and screen. He has received numerous awards, including an Olivier Award and Screen Actors Guild Award, and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to acting. Callow is renowned for his work in plays, films, and television, with standout performances in productions like Amadeus, A Room with a View, and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
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